Speech Rubric

Oral Presentation Rubric : Persuasion Student Name:

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4 Shows a full understanding of the chosen topic and has obviously put time into understanding the various aspects. Uses all three rhetorical appeals: ethos, logos, and pathos. Uses appeals at least one time each.

3 Shows a good understanding of the chosen topic and has put some time into grasping the topic.

Speaks Clearly

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (10095%) the time.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time but some words were inaudible or spoken too quickly.

Wholeness/ Completion

There is a distinct beginning, middle and end to the speech and there is no sense of missing information.

There seems to be a beginning, middle and end to the speech but there may have been some information left out

Counterarguments

There are at least three counterarguments addressed in the speech.

There are at least two counterarguments addressed in the speech.

Use of Appeals

Uses two rhetorical appeals at least once each.

Period 2 Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic and hasn't put much time into understanding the topic. Uses only one rhetorical appeal at least once.

1 Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time but many words were inaudible or spoken too quickly. The speech seemed disconnected and suddenly ended without closure or another part seemed to be missing entirely. There is at least one counterargument addressed in the speech.

Often mumbles, can not be understood, or speaks too quickly the majority of the time. The speech had no logical progression at all.

Does not use any of the rhetorical appeals.

There are no counterarguments addressed in the speech.